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The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts. |
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Basic oral health care products include: | Products specified in the client's individualised oral health care plan, such as:alcohol-free mouthwashantibacterial productslip moisturisernon-medically prescribed therapeutic agents and topical analgesicremineralisation productssaliva substitutes/stimulants:chewing gumgelsliquidslozengessprays |
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Organisation guidelines may include but are not limited to: | Clinical protocolsPosition descriptionsWorkplace policies and procedures, including:infection controlOHS |
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High risk products may include: | Pharmacy only products, such as:antifungal productsfluoride gelhigh fluoride toothpastetopical anaesthetic |
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Client refers to those living in the community and/or facilities and may include: | Children receiving care, including in children's servicesOlder personsPalliative care clientsPeople in care or health facilitiesPeople with acquired brain injuryPeople with dementiaPeople with disabilities People with mental health issues |
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Substitute decision maker (in relation to consent) must be: | The person appointed with the right to speak for the client, such as:advocatecarersguardianshealth attorneysmedical power of attorneymembers of familyother practitionersparent of childperson responsiblepublic trustee |
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Legislative requirements refer to: | Federal, state or territory legislation that may impact on workers' practices and responsibilities, noting that implementation of the unit of competency must reflect the legislative framework in which a worker operates |
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Standard precautions refer to infection control and include: | Washing hands before and after oral careAppropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE):glovesmaskeye/facial protection e.g. glasses/face shieldgownDisposal of PPE |
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Oral health care plan may include: | A stand-alone individualised oral health care support planCare plan written by an appropriate health practitionerOral hygiene care plan Personal care tasks embedded in a wider individualised plan |
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Position self may include but is not limited to: | Front position:sit client in chair facing youif in bed, support their head with pillowsupport client's chin with index finger and thumb without placing pressure on throatuse thumb holding chin to roll down and hold lower lip for better vision and accessclient mouth to be partly opened to comfortable levelStand behind position/head support position:stand behind and to the side of clientrest client's head against side of your body and in the crook of your armsupport client's chin with your index finger and thumb without placing pressure on throatuse thumb holding chin to roll down and hold lower lip for better vision and accessclient mouth to be partly opened to comfortable level |
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Oral health refers to but may not be limited to: | A person's mouth that has:breath without offensive odourinflammation and lesion-free soft tissueintact and stable teeth without cavitiesmoist lips without chappingno build up of food, calculus or plaqueno oral painpink, moist, uncoated tonguewatery plentiful salivaLooking after the whole mouth, including natural and artificial teeth, gums, tongue, lips and inside the cheeksOral health related quality of life factors, such as appearance, social interaction and self-esteem |
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Special care needs may include but are not limited to: | Support for clients:following loss of tooth through injuryfollowing loss of tooth through extractionpost-surgery or traumareceiving palliative careundergoing chemotherapywho are ageingwho have enteral feeding, such as via a nasogastric tube or a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tubewho have a communication deficitwho have intellectual or physical disabilitywho have medical or psychiatric conditionswho have nil by mouth instructionswho have swallowing issues (dysphagia)who have dementia |
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Common oral health problems associated with clients with palliative care needs may include but are not limited to: | Angular cheilitisCandida (thrush)DebrisDental cariesDry mouth and/or lipsExcessive salivaHairy leukoplakiaHerpes simplexKaposis sarcomis (HIV patients only)Sensitive mouthUlcers, including viral and traumatic |
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Common oral health problemsassociated with nil by mouth instructions include but are not limited to: | affected vocal functiondry mouth (xerostomia) which can decrease saliva and may result in discomfortincreased bacteria and decreased protection against bacteria |
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Common difficulties associated with dementia that may result in oral health problems include but are not limited to: | Behavioural, such as not eating or drinking waterMemory difficultiesParanoiaSide effects of medicationsSkill deterioration |
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Common oral side effects of medication include but are not limited to: | Dry mouthEffects of sugar contentExcessive salivaMetallic tasteRashUlcers |
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Preventive measures include but are not limited to: | Good hydrationOral hygiene as recommended in the oral health care plan, including when unable to wear dentureRegular observation of oral mucosa |
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